2024.08.23.

Dinosaur Proficiency Test: Beginner and Intermediate

The adventure into the world of dinosaurs begins now.

On Sunday, November 17, 2024, the 1st Dinosaur Proficiency Test will be held.

"Dinosaurs," whose ecology is still full of mysteries. This test challenges the truth about the fascinating and mysterious dinosaurs, reflecting on the ancient times when they lived. Learn about their evolution and prosperity, and step into the romance of dinosaurs yet to be discovered. (From the Dinosaur Proficiency Test website)

It will be held at two difficulty levels, "Beginner" and "Intermediate," and the official website describes the question levels.

Beginner: Tests basic knowledge about dinosaurs that any dinosaur lover should know.
Intermediate: Tests broader and deeper knowledge about dinosaurs than the Beginner level, for those who truly love dinosaurs.

Organizer: Dinosaur Proficiency Test Executive Committee. Cooperation: Gakken's Picture Book LIVE. Planning & Operation: Nippan Segumo. It seems there will be options for taking the test at a venue or online.

Supervisors of the Dinosaur Proficiency Test

Many paleontologists are listed as supervisors for the Dinosaur Proficiency Test.

Tatsuya Hirasawa: Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo
Kohei Tanaka: Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba
Shoji Hayashi: Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Biological and Earth Sciences, Okayama University of Science
Kentaro Chiba: Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Biological and Earth Sciences, Okayama University of Science
Tomoyuki Ohashi: Curator, Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History
Yasuhisa Nakajima: Tokyo City University
Taiichi Kato: Museum Park Ibaraki Nature Museum, Geology Laboratory

Kanna Dinosaur Center

Animal Planet Animal Test - Dinosaur Test

Animal Planet's Dinosaur Test

In August 2009, an animal test organized by the animal specialty channel "Animal Planet" was held. Tests for Level 3 and Level 2 were conducted in various fields such as "Dinosaurs," "Dogs," "General," and "Insects." It is unknown if a Level 1 test was ever held, but at the time, the intended examinees for Level 1 were said to be "university researcher level."
I also took the "Dinosaur" Level 3 test.

The second Animal Test was held in August 2010, but the third one scheduled for August 2011 was postponed. It seems it has not been held since.

Although the organizer is different this time, I am happy that the "Dinosaur Test" is making a comeback.

Reference Books for the Dinosaur Proficiency Test

The official website for the Dinosaur Proficiency Test introduces two books.

Official Guidebook for the Dinosaur Proficiency Test: Beginner and Intermediate: The official guidebook for the "Dinosaur Proficiency Test." It includes 230 practice questions and explanations for the beginner and intermediate levels, covering basic knowledge of the dinosaur era, dinosaur characteristics, and the history of research. "Gakken's Picture Book LIVE: Dinosaurs New Edition" has been designated as the official textbook, with full cooperation in creating questions and supervision. Publisher: Gakken
Dinosaurs New Edition (with DVD) (Gakken's Picture Book LIVE): Over 2 million copies sold in the series! A new edition of "Gakken's Picture Book LIVE: Dinosaurs with DVD" is now available! Introducing about 420 species of dinosaurs and other creatures! Extinct dinosaurs are brought back to life with ultra-high-definition illustrations! An authentic picture book usable from age 3 to adults, with the latest accurate information from eight researchers. The DVD is a completely new original production matching the new edition, including many varied segments. Furthermore, all videos can be viewed on smartphones, tablets, etc.! Enjoy videos anytime, anywhere.
Publisher: Gakken